Politics across the generations: what mark are people your age leaving on politics?

The Wheelhouse

Today on The Wheelhouse, we’re exploring politics and generational theory. That’s the belief that every generation has a unique set of shared beliefs.

As voters across all age groups get ready to head to the polls in November, what politicians and historical events have shaped the way they will cast their votes?

Pictured above are (L-R, top row) Cedar Greve, Randy Weis, Antic Cone, Preston Siroka, and Lisa Sorge. (L-R, bottom row) Shaniya Cone, Samuel Zwick-Lavinsky, Liliana Restrepo, Luanne Sforza, and Valerie Fallon.

GUESTS:

• Sally Friedman, Associate professor of political science, University at Albany
• Jean Twenge, Professor of psychology, San Diego State University
• Elena Moore, Reporter, Washington desk, NPR

Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.